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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 39.90 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 39.90 and 25.29 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 39.90 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/39.90 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 39.90 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 1,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.07/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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